Jennifer Wojtowicz is an artist who also happens to write. She has had many odd jobs — from working on a cranberry bog to making and selling hats. She currently teaches artists who also happen to have disabilities. All of her life experiences have stimulated her as an artist, teacher and writer. She was inspired to write this story because of her brother, who has autism. Steve Adams currently lives in Montreal where he shares his passion of illustration and graphic design as a college teacher. Steve is an award-winning illustrator who has studied graphic design in Canada and Europe. This is his first project with Barefoot Books
"The Boy Who Grew Flowers [demonstrates] the positive impact of
creating high-quality storytelling to nourish young minds"
— Mara McEwin, Artistic Director, Treehouse Shakers
"Children who struggle to fit in at school will find a hero in the
star of this debut children's book...it will remind [young readers]
of the power of kindness" — Publishers Weekly
"This is a wonderful story that teaches about accepting differences
- and even celebrating them" — Library Media Connection
"A charming story of first love and personal achievement" – New
York Botanical Garden
"A friendship between a quiet boy – shunned by schoolmates on
account of his family, which includes rattlesnake tamers and
shape-shifters – and a girl, which celebrates difference and
kindness" – The Guardian
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